Sourdough starter is the cornerstone of every sourdough bread, and understanding it is crucial for successful baking. Whether you're stepping.... Read on to Sourdough Starter 101.

What makes a croissant so special? Although butter might be an obvious answer, it is really the process of lamination that creates the magic. Even if the term lamination is... Read on to What is laminated dough?.

Crafting homemade croissants and cruffins is both a delightful challenge and a rewarding project... Read on to How To Level Up Your Lamination: Our Tips for Flaky Perfection.

Maintaining a vigorous and healthy starter is key to achieving great results with your sourdough bread. Understanding the needs of your starter... Read on to How to Use the Sourdough Home.

Congratulations–your sourdough starter is finally matured and you’re finally ready to bake your first loaf! We’ll guide you through your very first bake with... Read on to Beginner’s Sourdough Bread.

Creating a sourdough starter is an act of pure alchemy, transforming the simplest ingredients into a universe of... Read on to Sourdough Starter: From Creation to Maintenance.

Whether you’re looking for a mild sourdough to pair with butter or a tangy, full-flavored bread that will stand up to a rich soup or... Read on to Part I — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour.

This second part in our Sourdough Series takes our Country Sourdough Recipe and uses the concepts covered in part one to push that bread in... Read on to Part II — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour.

The Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker allows you to control the environment for more consistent & reliable results. Whether you're proofing dough... Read on to Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer.

Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a tool that helps ensure a flavorful, open-textured bread that is ready when you... Read on to homemade-bread.

No-Knead bread is justifiably popular due to its ease and good results. In side-by-side tests, we discovered that 90 seconds of extra work, plus a few... Read on to how-to-make-better-no-knead-bread.

The long days of summer are known for many things, but baking sourdough bread may not be at the top of the list. Hot kitchens... Read on to Dehydrating and Rehydrating Sourdough Starter.

Using herbs, fruits, and spices in our cooking is second nature, but these fragrant ingredients can also be used to make your own homemade... Read on to How to Make Your Own Homemade Herbal Tea.

Drying spices and herbs is a centuries-old technique for preserving and using plants for medicinal benefits as well as enhancing the flavor of food—not to mention... Read on to Dehydrating Spices.

Not only are dried vegetables a tasty addition to your pantry, but dehydrating your own produce is a convenient and economical solution... Read on to Dehydrating Vegetables.

Drying your own fruit is a wonderful way to preserve food and avoid wasting extra produce before it goes bad. In addition to its nutritive benefit... Read on to Dehydrating Fruit.

Dried herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and historically were preserved in small bundles throughout the home. While this method... Read on to Dehydrating Herbs.

Fruit leather is a tasty, wholesome snack convenient for taking on the go or whenever hunger strikes. Best of all, making fruit leather only requires a small amount of hands-on time... Read on to How to Make Fruit Leather.

Our yogurt method is based on the principles in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking, and on the research by professors W.J. Lee... Read on to The Science of Great Yogurt.

Kombucha is the delicious, fizzy fermented tea that has soared in popularity over the last few years. Providing healthy probiotics and potent... Read on to How to Brew and Bottle Kombucha.

Kombucha is the delicious fizzy, probiotic tea that is becoming an increasingly popular DIY project. With store... Read on to How to Grow a Kombucha Scoby — in just 10-12 Days.

Take a quick black garlic internet tour and it is quickly clear. A lot of people are talking about black garlic and much of the information is... Read on to Black Garlic: How to Make it at Home.

Thick, rich and tangy, yogurt and Greek yogurt are great candidates to substitute for sour cream. Whether you’re looking for better... Read on to Greek Yogurt as a Substitute for Sour Cream.

Reports from the blogosphere that yogurt cultures are difficult to maintain or become more acidic over time are highly exaggerated... Read on to How to Maintain a Yogurt Culture.

Water Kefir has the delicious appeal of a fruity, sweet-tart soda. A probiotic powerhouse, kefir offers a richer, more diverse population of beneficial... Read on to Water Kefir Basics: How to Make Your Own.